ball bearing wrote:I have a friend who owns a bike shop and he says to stay away from a wheel with non-standard spokes

Why would that be? I understand there may at times be a lead time getting a replacement spoke, but if your LBS mech holds the appropriate stock for quick replacement, what would be the problem with specific proprietary spokes?

ball bearing wrote:I have a friend who owns a bike shop and he says to stay away from a wheel with non-standard spokes

Why would that be? I understand there may at times be a lead time getting a replacement spoke, but if your LBS mech holds the appropriate stock for quick replacement, what would be the problem with specific proprietary spokes?

I think you answered your own question - time. I have been looking around for a set of spare spokes for the Shimamo c24 and I found one place in Europe. I am beginning to rethink my choice of wheels.

clydesmcdale wrote:I've also just picked up some Zondas from wiggle, after 150km or so this week I'm loving them. Significantly stiffer than my stock RS10 wheels leading to climbing being a lot more responsive.

At under $400 for wheels that are rated up to 109kg that look as hot as they do... Can't go wrong.

The max weight is 109 but it says you have to inspect them more often if your over 83kg. Not sur if that's standard or not.

I'd personally go Campag as I am yet to read a single bad review, though I'd be happy to change my opinion if Jack were to lend me a test pair for a week

Pleanty of guys in Brisbane on Bracciano's who I'm sure would be only too happy to help you out with a test ride. If you pop a post on here, one of the team riders I'm sure will take you out and swap wheels with you for the ride:

jacks1071 wrote:Pleanty of guys in Brisbane on Bracciano's who I'm sure would be only too happy to help you out with a test ride. If you pop a post on here, one of the team riders I'm sure will take you out and swap wheels with you for the ride:

https://www.facebook.com/JSSCTAlternately, buy a set - if you don't think they are a better thing that you've already got, return them and I'll give you your money back.

Will give it a crack mate. Sounds like a man that stands behind his product.

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